After the angsty variation Letter From Ramsgate, Suzan Lauder decided to venture into comedy and developed an unthinkable premise based on Mr. Collins character. She didn’t go so far as to make him witty and interesting, but she made him A Most Handsome Gentleman, or as everyone keeps saying in the social media #HOT Collins.

The changes in his appearance, along with his own foolish character, were sufficient to change the behaviour of many P&P characters towards him, which created the funniest dialogues and situations you can think of. Can you imagine the impact of a good-looking man coming to Longbourn in search of a wife?

I confess I was impressed with Mr. Collins because I can imagine some situations that would render Mrs. Bennet speechless but none that would have the same effect on Lydia, and that my friends, was Mr. Collins greatest achievement in this book! Well…maybe not the greatest. His impact on Lady Catherine’s behaviour was both unexpected and hilarious, so the first place in the podium may go to that feat.

Both scenes made me laugh really hard, but they were not the only ones. The verbal discussions between Mr. Collins and Mr. Bingley, Mr. Collins comments on Elizabeth’s skinny appearance, his attraction to Charlotte and the scenes Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth see on the fields behind Longbourn are amongst my favourite moments in this book, but it’s hard to highlight only some scenes because the entire book is incredibly funny. I could not put it down!

I also enjoyed the fact that despite all the craziness that involved Mr. Collins’ presence in Meryton, Elizabeth remained true to herself and was not easily taken by her cousin’s good looks. He may be good-looking, but he’s still a fool, and if I may say, an even more annoying one, so I was really glad that to see that Suzan Lauder didn’t include Elizabeth in the group of ladies who would faint at the sight of Mr. Collins.

I had a great time reading A Most Handsome Gentleman and could not recommend it enough for those who want to relax and enjoy a good comedy. It is a highly entertaining book that will make readers laugh out loud from the first page until the last.

Suzan Lauder took a risk by venturing into this new subgenre but she nailed it! Congratulations!

Suzan is offering 8 ebook copies of A Most Handsome Gentleman on this blog tour.

Readers may enter the drawing by tweeting once a day and daily commenting on a blog post or review that has a giveaway attached for the tour. Entrants must provide the name of the blog where they commented. Remember: Tweet and comment once daily to earn extra entries.

Oh no another Rafflecopter! As the site doesn’t work on my phone I must try and remember to enter on my tablet tomorrow if that will let me!!
Anyway back to the book. I’m really looking forward to reading this one especially now I know that Elizabeth is not one of the Collins fans. Also I must know what Darcy and Elizabeth witnessed in the fields. I assume it has something to do with the back cover? Thanks for a lovely review Rita.

Rita,
Well,you certainly enjoyed this book!! Your enthusiastuc response to it was infectious and your thoughts were a delight to read!

Thankfully Lizzy remains true to herself and isn’t bewitched by a handsome face! Am really looking forward to reading of these humorous encounters and the witty dialogue that ensues! Any book that makes me laugh out loud,especially in these long Winyer nights,is a winner in my eyes!

The review showed how the new premise was applied in many cases. Reading the book will reveal what Rita didn’t say–she was excellent at avoiding spoilers at some of the funniest moments. I hope to know how you liked it too, Dung.

I think Collins would be a fun character to play since he’s so ridiculous! Best of luck on the giveaway of 8 e-books by Meryton Press. There are still 6 days left where the giveaway is part of the blog tour post.

I was lucky enough to get one of the first peeks of this while Suzan was writing it, and I definitely agree, Rita! The impact of his handsomeness as well as the reactions of those who see him is definitely worthy of a case of the giggles.
Congrats, my dear friend on all the great reviews! You deserve them 🙂

Thanks, hon. You’re a terrific beta and I’m lucky to have you. I’d also like to take this chance to thank the other beta, Nina, as well as the Meryton Press editor, Gail Warner, and proofreader Ellen Pickels. They had a good chance to giggle at #HOTCollins before the readers did.